House Blessing

If you would like your home to be blessed during the Theophany season, please sign the list on the church candle desk. 

Father will be blessing San Anselmo homes, directly after the Theophany feast on Jan 6. All others will follow during the week after.

When the priest comes to bless the family and its house, the following rules should be observed:

1. A lighted candle, an icon and a wide bowl for the Holy Water should be placed on the table.
2. All radios, televisions, etc. should be turned off.
3. All present in the house should come together and stand at the table.
4. Those who are able should join in the singing.
5. The first names of those for whom special prayers are to be offered, including all the members of the family and especially those living in the house, should be clearly printed on a sheet of paper with a clear distinction between the living and the dead.

TROPARION Tone 1
When Thou, O Lord wast baptized in the Jordan,
the worship of the Trinity was made manifest.
For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee,
and called Thee His beloved Son,
and the Spirit in the form of a dove
confirmed the truthfulness of His word,
O Christ our God who hast revealed Thyself
and hast enlightened the world, Glory to Thee!

KONTAKION Tone 4
Today You have shone forth to the world, O Lord,
And the light of Your countenance has been marked
on us.
Knowing You, we sing Your praises:
“You have come and revealed Yourself,
O unapproachable Light”